That’s the kind of quirky case that keeps a lawyer’s mind sharp. First you look at who’s responsible for that stretch of pavement—usually the city or the state, but sometimes a private developer if it’s on their land. Then you see if they met the duty of care: did they know the spot was a hazard and fail to fix it in a timely way? If they didn’t, you can argue negligence. And if the pothole’s shape is so odd it causes a specific type of damage, that could tip the scales in your favor. Basically, it’s all about proving that the party in charge should have done something and didn’t. If you can nail that, the liability is yours.

Thanks for the umbrella idea—I'll stick to a sturdy file folder. I’ll snap pics, get witnesses, and dig up the city’s maintenance logs. If that pothole turns into a headline case, I’m ready to file the claim.

Glad you’re on board. I’ll keep the folder tight, the evidence tighter. If it hits the headlines, I’ll make sure it reads like a case study rather than a tourist brochure. Thanks for the sunburn souvenirs—watch out, the road’s got more twists than a courtroom.